The people who gather at church are truly diverse; they come from a…

…The people who gather at church are truly diverse…😵

They come from diverse cultural backgrounds.

This leads to differences in customs and, consequently, different perceptions of common sense.

…There are wealthy and less wealthy people.

Furthermore, there are age differences between older and younger generations.

The influences they received in different eras differ, resulting in differences in sensibilities and values.

Also, there are gender differences between men and women.

That alone creates significant differences.

Their temperaments are also diverse: some are easygoing,
some are easily passionate,
some are meticulous, and others are rather easygoing…that's the kind of group church is.

Because we have different lifestyles, perspectives, ways of thinking, and preferences, we clash, and in some cases, judge each other...😰
...The "strong" and "weak" people of faith
...Even if you are speaking what is faith-right, if your manner of speaking is condescending or if you insist that you are absolutely infallible...a rift of conflict will form❗️.
...How can we avoid conflict and division in the church...🤔❓️
The church needs to have a tolerant heart, a broad heart, and a generous heart❗️.
...The word of God in the Bible helps to create such a heart, and when we put God's word into practice, we are transformed into such a tolerant heart❗️.
...Is your faith tolerant😅
...Shalom😃

This page archives a Morning Word message shared by Pastor Peter Sunagawa on LINE. The English prose is a translation of the Japanese source message. For Scripture wording, use the BSB link above.